Snorkel
noun
A long tube attached to a mouthpiece that allows a person to breathe air while their face is submerged in water.
He wore a snorkel and mask to observe the fish underwater.
Usage tips
Neutral
snorkel gear,snorkel diving,snorkel mask
verb
To swim while using a snorkel to breathe, typically peering beneath the water's surface.
They snorkeled along the reef, marveling at the colorful fish.
Usage tips
Informal
snorkel around,snorkel freely,snorkel together
noun
A long tube attached to a mouthpiece that allows a person to breathe air while their face is submerged in water.
He wore a snorkel and mask to observe the fish underwater.
Usage tips
Neutral
snorkel gear,snorkel diving,snorkel mask
verb
To swim while using a snorkel to breathe, typically peering beneath the water's surface.
They snorkeled along the reef, marveling at the colorful fish.
Usage tips
Informal
snorkel around,snorkel freely,snorkel together
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
When talking about water sports, use 'snorkel' to refer specifically to equipment.
He equipped himself with a snorkel for his diving trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Recreational Activities
In discussions of swimming or marine biology, 'snorkeling' indicates a casual or adventurous activity.
They spent the afternoon snorkeling in the coral reef.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Equipment
While discussing safety during water activities, emphasize the importance of using a snorkel correctly.
Make sure to use the snorkel properly to avoid water intake.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
When talking about water sports, use 'snorkel' to refer specifically to equipment.
He equipped himself with a snorkel for his diving trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Recreational Activities
In discussions of swimming or marine biology, 'snorkeling' indicates a casual or adventurous activity.
They spent the afternoon snorkeling in the coral reef.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Equipment
While discussing safety during water activities, emphasize the importance of using a snorkel correctly.
Make sure to use the snorkel properly to avoid water intake.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Usage
When talking about water sports, use 'snorkel' to refer specifically to equipment.
He equipped himself with a snorkel for his diving trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Recreational Activities
In discussions of swimming or marine biology, 'snorkeling' indicates a casual or adventurous activity.
They spent the afternoon snorkeling in the coral reef.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Equipment
While discussing safety during water activities, emphasize the importance of using a snorkel correctly.
Make sure to use the snorkel properly to avoid water intake.
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